Not that I'm an alcholic you understand!
It's just that we'll be staying in Castara, self catering and probably won't hire a car for the whole of our stay. So for the odd evening in or saluting the sun sets before going out to eat; being able to buy some suitable refreshments locally would be useful.
Do local shops sell beer and rum?
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Hi Julia !!
Don`t miss to try the "coconut rum". It is sweet, has 40vol. and tastes just great with any kind of juice. You also have a nice variety of sizes
you could buy your rum. It starts with a DRINK, then there is the NIP,
next comes the flask and bigger sizes wich are all good for the "schwipps"
(sorry..what is the english word for that??).
The best thing is that, if there is any shop open, it is, most the times, a rum shop.
By the way...my, unfortunately empty, bottle of Puncheon says:
"Not less then 75%vol." Maybe there are different types ?
IRIE, Thomas
Don`t miss to try the "coconut rum". It is sweet, has 40vol. and tastes just great with any kind of juice. You also have a nice variety of sizes
you could buy your rum. It starts with a DRINK, then there is the NIP,
next comes the flask and bigger sizes wich are all good for the "schwipps"
(sorry..what is the english word for that??).
The best thing is that, if there is any shop open, it is, most the times, a rum shop.
By the way...my, unfortunately empty, bottle of Puncheon says:
"Not less then 75%vol." Maybe there are different types ?
IRIE, Thomas
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Hi Beverley
Yes, you'll find it right next to the caviare counter.
You did say "good" champagne, didn't you? To be honest, I suspect you'll find little but cheap sparkling wine anywhere but at the one or two specialist wine shops on the island. I would suggest you stock up at the wine shop in the little arcade opposite PennySavers at Canaan - on the way from the airport.
Yes, you'll find it right next to the caviare counter.
You did say "good" champagne, didn't you? To be honest, I suspect you'll find little but cheap sparkling wine anywhere but at the one or two specialist wine shops on the island. I would suggest you stock up at the wine shop in the little arcade opposite PennySavers at Canaan - on the way from the airport.
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Hi again, Beverley
As this thread was specifically about buying booze in Castara, I assumed your question related to buying champagne in Castara. Mind you, the answer remains the same wherever you are staying on Tobago. It certainly doesn't make sense to take champagne over with you - but just don't expect to pick up a case in a local rum shop.
There was a useful discussion of this subject a few weeks ago in http://www.mytobago.info/forum/viewtopic.php?P=4683
As this thread was specifically about buying booze in Castara, I assumed your question related to buying champagne in Castara. Mind you, the answer remains the same wherever you are staying on Tobago. It certainly doesn't make sense to take champagne over with you - but just don't expect to pick up a case in a local rum shop.
There was a useful discussion of this subject a few weeks ago in http://www.mytobago.info/forum/viewtopic.php?P=4683
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Hi again !!
Yes, it is by Almandoz in Scarborough.
He has Moet&Chandon, Veuve Cliquot and Taittinger.
Prices from 288-391TT Dollars (ca.48-65USD).
He is, anyway, my favourite wholesaler for any kind of drinks
(yes, he also sells milk and juices!!).
Just on top Scarborough oposite of TSTT.
Brgds Thomas
Yes, it is by Almandoz in Scarborough.
He has Moet&Chandon, Veuve Cliquot and Taittinger.
Prices from 288-391TT Dollars (ca.48-65USD).
He is, anyway, my favourite wholesaler for any kind of drinks
(yes, he also sells milk and juices!!).
Just on top Scarborough oposite of TSTT.
Brgds Thomas
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Champagne
You can get Champagne in Penny Savers in Canaan and also in the Wine Store opposite side of road towards Crown Point. Prices were not completely ridiculous.
Also for the Rum fiends do try the Angostura 8 year old. Bit more expensive, but quite deliciously smooth.
James
Also for the Rum fiends do try the Angostura 8 year old. Bit more expensive, but quite deliciously smooth.
James